Original Gravel Bike

For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. It ends up here thanks to all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Those ingredients add up to a setup that either preserves speed or bleeds it off.

Uphill performance score: 1.4/10. Within Road bikes, it lands near the bottom. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. The easiest gear works out to about 32.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~9% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

For a gravel build, rated 4.7/10 for aero, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Tyres around 32mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

Net result: Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Another point: Micro-adjust or 2-bolt clamping helps fine-tune saddle tilt and position. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 4.6/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. It’s running about 32 mm tires on 700c wheels, and there’s a bit of cushion, but it still rides fairly direct on rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 78% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 100% of listings. Quick reference: €352 listed versus about €1.618 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike sits between a pure road bike and a gravel bike for mixed-surface riding. The tire size is around 32 mm, which supports mixed routes without feeling slow on road. It’s listed as Gravel, but the setup aligns better with All Road.